Voter Turnout in the United States 1788-2009 Contributor(s): Gans, Curtis (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604265957 ISBN-13: 9781604265958 Publisher: CQ Press OUR PRICE: $237.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Statistics - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections |
Dewey: 324.973 |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 10.9" W x 8.4" (4.60 lbs) 904 pages |
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Publisher Description: Find out how voter turnout has turned the tide of countless elections and thereby American history, from the White House to your local district Based on meticulous research on participation in U.S. elections dating back to 1788, this important new work provides comprehensive turnout statistics for general and primary elections for presidential, congressional, and state gubernatorial races. Extensive graphs and tables detail over two centuries of trends:
Voter turnout--the percentage of eligible citizens who cast ballots in a given election-- offers insight into the health of American democracy at any given moment in time or over a span of years. Ideal for elections scholars and researchers at academic, community college, and public libraries, Voter Turnout in the United States will be a must-have reference for those interested in American elections and civic participation in politics. Key Features
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Contributor Bio(s): Gans, Curtis: - Curtis Gans is Director of the Center for the Study of the American Electorate at American University. As director of the Committee, Gans is the acknowledged ranking expert on voter turnout and participation. |